DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i02.009

Pages: 128-131

Background: During Ramadan, many changes occur in the daily life over the fasting. However, sick people are exempted; they live in the spirit of the holy month. Fasting is often perceived beyond the religious aspect, it is consider as a social event. Thus, how does the non-fasting diabetic patient adapt and perceive this period? Methods: Patients with type 2 diabetes, who do not fast were collected during the action of the endocrinology department before Ramadan, and interviewed by phone afterwards. Individual interviews open ended, were conducted by an investigator. Results: Patients involved were 176, including 95 non-fasting, 59 of them answered our interview, 61% of him was women, and the average age was 57.4 years. Also, the reaction to the prohibition of fasting was overall "surprise" and "guilt", with strong support from the relatives. But above all, the patients desired to fast to align with the usual habits and win against the disease. Conclusion: Very few studies are interested in the non-fasting diabetic living in a Ramadan context. Their perception of this situation remains unknown. We shed light on the complexity of accepting the fasting prohibition, the shock of it announcement and the direct impact on the patient's morale. Signifying the seriousness of his pathology and a feeling of a religious and social quarantine. Acceptance is often difficult and can go through several steps. The support and approval of the entourage is very important.